Senior Medical Writer - Publications

Emotive; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (plus bank hols)

Birthday Day off & 3 days off between

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

6 weeks paid sabbatical after 5 years’

Job summary

Emotive, a global medical communications agency, is seeking an experienced medical writer to support publications projects across therapy areas. You will develop abstracts, posters, primary manuscripts and reviews, collaborating with scientific, account and creative teams to deliver compelling medical communications platforms.

You’ll balance scientific rigor with creative storytelling, act as a publications lead on medium-sized accounts, and ensure adherence to Good Publication Practice and

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in a medical communications agency with publications focus
• Postgraduate life sciences education; pharmacy or medical degrees acceptable
• Desirable therapy area experience in neurology
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Solid knowledge of US and international life sciences landscape
• Knowledge of GPP and ICMJE guidelines; CMPP a plus
• Experience across multiple healthcare communications channels
• Ability to write accurately and creatively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Adaptability to changing priorities and strong task prioritisation

Responsibilities

• Independently develop engaging, fully referenced content for key accounts with a publications focus
• Review colleagues' work for consistency and scientific accuracy
• Serve as in-house publications lead and therapy area expert
• Champion Good Publication Practice and ICMJE guidelines
• Contribute to proposals for new business within designated accounts
• Attend client and author meetings, leading content discussions
• Collaborate with design, editorial and accounts teams to produce high-quality communications
• Manage personal workload and fluctuating deadlines
• Improve pubs process and execution with CS teams

Skills

Medical writing

Publications

Education

Postgraduate degree in life sciences

Pharmacy or medical degree

Tools

CMPP certification

Job description

We are a global medical communications agency blending deep scientific expertise with creative brilliance to inspire change. Behaviour change starts with inspiration. By infusing vibrant creativity into our work, we produce engaging medical communications that have the power to captivate and spark action.

Our absolute commitment to scientific precision across diverse therapy areas, including the complex fields of rare disease, oncology and advanced therapies, ensures we can make change a reality. For over 10 years, our team of exceptional PhD and advanced degree medical writers, strategists and world-class creatives have generated award-winning innovation across medical affairs and commercial disciplines.

We are driven by a desire to create inspiring work that changes lives for the better, always guided by our core values – INTEGRITY, IMAGINATION, AGILITY, COLLABORATION and EMPOWERMENT – that underpin who we are and the positive culture of our team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you'll support a range of publications-related projects across key therapy areas, helping to develop abstracts, posters, primary manuscripts and review articles.

You'll also have the opportunity to work on strategic and creative projects as part of the medical writing team, collaborating with scientific, account and creative teams to develop scientific communications platforms and key content for MSLs and congresses. This role offers a great balance of scientific and creative communications, with a core focus on publications and strategy.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Independently develop and write engaging, accurate and fully referenced content for key accounts with a focus on publications, but with opportunities to explore additional types of writing including digitial, internal communications and meeting materials
• Review work of other team members as appropriate to ensure consistency, scientific accuracy and alignment with project objectives
• Act as in-house publications lead as well as therapy area expert, taking on the role of scientific lead on medium-sized account(s), with support from senior team members, where appropriate
• Act as a champion and steward of Good Publication Practice and ICMJE guidelines, ensuring alignment with the best practice
• Participate in the development and delivery of proposals for new business, including within your designated accounts
• Attend client and author meetings and teleconferences, leading on the content discussions as appropriate
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with all other departments, and collaboratively work with the design, editorial and accounts teams to produce high-quality communications
• Manage personal workload and schedules, actively responding to fluctuating business workloads
• Actively contribute toward optimising ways of working within the medical and CS teams, with particular emphasis on pubs process and execution

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• At least 3-4 years of experience working within a medical communications agency, including publications based agency work
• Educated to postgraduate level in life sciences or a relevant area; pharmacy or medical degrees are also acceptable
• Therapy area experience in neurology is highly desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on more than one project
• Good knowledge and understanding of current US and international life sciences arena
• Good knowledge of GPP, ICMJE guidelines, CMPP certification a plus
• Experience across various channels of healthcare communications
• Ability to write accurately and creatively in a fast-paced environment and to meet reasonable timelines
• Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities, ability to prioritise tasks accurately
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients
• Sound judgement and decision making skills with ability to distinguish when further supervision is needed
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics

WHY WORK WITH US

At Emotive, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to foster a collaborative and supportive environment where individuals feel connected to their colleagues, valued for their contributions and inspired by meaningful work.

Our recent employee engagement survey reinforced the positive workplace experience we have built, with team members overwhelmingly reporting that they feel part of a team and have purpose in their roles.

We believe the best work happens when people feel empowered, supported and trusted to make a difference. Alongside opportunities for growth and development, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive professionally while building meaningful relationships and a genuine sense of belonging.

Our Rewards

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Birthday Day off & 3 days off between Christmas and New Year
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies
• 6 weeks paid sabbatical after 5 years’ service